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GL02 TBZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

240,357 mi
Last recorded240,357 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 TBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 240,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 240,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 235,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

temp. fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 235,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

temp. fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 228,563 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake high

some bulbs not lit in high level brake light

temp lockable fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2014 228,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake high

temp lockable fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 221,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

n/s/f power steering pipes insucure

o/s/f brake slighty binding

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in both front drop links

slight play in rear suspension spheres

slight rear brake inbalance

Fail 16 Oct 2013 221,847 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

n/s/f power steering pipes insucure

o/s/f brake slighty binding

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in both front drop links

slight play in rear suspension spheres

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 7 Sep 2012 208,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 189,618 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 189,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 160,728 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 160,728 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 138,916 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 135,829 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 135,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Sep 2007 132,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 132,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 121,247 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 121,247 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak from engine

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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GL02 TBZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL02 TBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL02 TBZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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